Youngster in a tight spot has an inspiration

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Two decades of Alzheimer’s research may be based on deliberate fraud that has cost millions of lives

Over the last two decades, Alzheimer’s drugs have been notable mostly for having a 99% failure rate in human trials. It’s not unusual for drugs that are effective in vitro and in animal models to turn out to be less than successful when used in humans, but Alzheimer’s has a record that makes the batting average…

Can AI write good novels?

I expect that this is probably the year I’ll need to consider how my profession will change if students start relying on AI writing software. Like many people in my social media feed, this summer I’ve been playing a bit with AI image software, and thinking about how all the photographers and artists whose work…

The Wire (#StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch, Season 2, Episode 22) While examining an ill Garak, Bashir discovers a mysterious implant

Rewatching ST:DS9 While sparring with Bashir over literature, Garak gets unusually cranky and headachy, but insists he’s fine. Bashir pays a house call to Dax’s quarters, where he treats a plant that’s languishing because it’s away from its natural environment (an apt metaphor for Garak’s situation). This bit not only delivers exposition as Bashir talks…

In between 3 walks and a chess game with my son, today I managed to churn out a second 10sq cm section of a #steampunk control panel, because this is my summer break, that's why. #blender3d #blender3dart #design #aesthetics

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I'm down to a king and two pawns but my son likes playing until he crushes me.

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I can’t really articulate why i enjoy crafting #steampunk control panels, but it’s been a summer project. #blender3d #aesthetics #design #blender3dart

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Tales from the Antiquities Theft Task Force

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Settling in to enjoy live theater. Support the arts in your community!

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Another lovely variation of a #steampunk control panel. #blender3dart #neovictorian #design #aesthetics #blender3d

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Another delightful section of a #steampunk control panel. #blender3d #design #aesthetics #blender3dart

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I’m happy with today’s #steampunk control panel. To fill out the master plan I’m constrained to these general proportions. Yesterday’s attempt felt just meh. Today’s feels more successful. #blender3dart #design #aesthetics #blender3d

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More #steampunk control panel bits for a #neovictorian #blender3D project. I have a master grid plan and needed components in this layout. Not the prettiest composition, but these are just building blocks. Onward. #aesthetics #blender3dart

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Another section of a #steampunk control panel, made in #blender3d for a personal project. #design #aesthetics #blender3dart

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My more or less daily 10cm section of a #steampunk control panel. #blender3d #blender3dart #design #aesthetics

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Another section of a #steampunk control panel. Useful for a cutaway shot after a character looks puzzled and says, “That’s strange.” #blender3D #blender3dart #design #aesthetics

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